Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 476 Signed! Literature Department

"The moment I saw my boyfriend holding hands with his new lover, trying on perfume in Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, the world suddenly became incredibly repulsive."

Huang Xiaoxian, Wang Xiaojian
Bao Jingjing and Liu Yifei watched together, but Liu Yifei was actually the most loyal viewer.

Huang Xiaoxian's perspective on emotional stories makes them easy for girls to relate to, and the plot is short and the story progresses quickly.

On the other side, Wu Chen was still surrounded by a large number of students.

Guo Fan has many problems, and many of the students around him are also science fiction fans, so the problems just keep coming one after another.

Liu Yifei's beautiful eyes trembled slightly, a hint of emotion in them: "Your true story? Heartbroken?"

Bao Jingjing scratched her head, looking a little embarrassed.

"Actually, no, it started with an argument with my boyfriend, and I wrote it to express my feelings."

Of course, I've experienced heartbreak. Back then, I wanted to talk to others, but the unintentional indifference of those around me was like adding insult to injury, like the last straw that broke the camel's back.

"Excuse me."

"No, Senior Sister, that was a long time ago," Bao Jingjing said with a smile, looking at Liu Yifei expectantly. She paused, "I was just writing it anyway, but some readers said it would be great to adapt into a screenplay, so I thought I'd give it a try. Senior Brother Wu Chen just said..."

She didn't have any connections, but she just heard Wu Chen say that anyone with ideas or abilities could go to him.

She thought it would be easier to get in from her seniors at school than from outside, and she wanted to give it a try.
Liu Yifei glanced back at Wu Chen, who was still discussing science fiction films with great enthusiasm. She then looked away and smiled.

"It's okay, I'll help you later. I think it's fine too, I'll keep looking."

Liu Yifei's smile is very captivating.

Bao Jingjing was momentarily dazed.

As the two were talking, a sudden commotion arose from the other side.

The students gasped in surprise, as if a pot had exploded in their throats.

Liu Yifei and Bao Jingjing couldn't help but turn their heads to look over, only to see Wu Chen raise his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, while Guo Fan looked bewildered and somewhat incredulous.

"Senior brother, are you serious?" Guo Fan's voice trembled.

"Really? How about joining Starry Sky Pictures?" Wu Chen smiled and extended an olive branch. "You have a very mature system and a lot of experience. After listening to you talk about it just now, I can tell that you have a solid foundation. You probably chose management as your major as a roundabout way to achieve your goal, right?"

Guo Fan was a little surprised.

He didn't expect that Wu Chen had seen through everything.

"The main problem is that graduate programs in directing and cinematography are difficult to get into, as they struggle to recruit people without a formal film background. Management, on the other hand, is a major that is more directly related to the film industry."

“I understand.” Wu Chen patted him on the shoulder. “How about it? Coming to me would give you earlier exposure to the film industry. If it’s suitable, I can give you resources to make a movie to test the waters and get some experience.”

Before Guo Fan could even speak, Wu Chen finished speaking, the people next to him exclaimed in surprise.

The hall was filled with shouts of "Wow!" followed by even more excited cheers.

"Senior, I'm a sophomore in the art department, and my grades are in the top 5. Can I go?"

"Director Wu, I studied sound recording."

Shouts rose and fell in waves.

Guo Fan reacted quickly, clapping his hands: "Sign it, senior brother! Where's the contract?"

"No rush, just come to Xingchen Pictures to sign in a couple of days. We can't let you off the hook."

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Liu Yifei was also surprised. She didn't expect Wu Chen to sign another person, and judging from the looks of it, it seemed that the other person was going to work as a director.

Bao Jingjing was even more excited.

"Senior brother wasn't just talking nonsense after all."

The news that Wu Chen had signed Guo Fan on the spot spread like wildfire across the campus, witnessed by so many people.

Some people hadn't even returned to their dorms yet when the group chat was already flooded with messages: "Senior Brother Wu Chen signed Guo Fan from the Management Department on the spot!"

"Will I be able to make it back in time?"

"Forget about it, they definitely have real skills, let's not get involved."

The group of friends exchanged glances, all somewhat surprised.

Some professors hadn't gone far when they heard the news; they were surprised and somewhat moved.

"Wu Chen is definitely not the type to make empty promises."

"Strange, it's a management major. Are you sure it's not a producer, but a director?"

Some murmurs arose, and Tian Zhuangzhuang said in a low voice, "Old Mu, why don't you ask Wu Chen to spend more time in the directing department? The management department's approach to filmmaking is a bit off-track."

As soon as these words were spoken, Yu Jianhong, the head of the management department standing to the side, immediately perked up her ears and raised her voice:
"You old Tian, ​​what's wrong with our Management Department? We can produce great directors in the Management Department! I dare say right now, Guo Fan will definitely be able to make movies someday!"

"Old Yu, you misunderstood, that's not what I meant."

The teaching building of the Literature Department of Beijing Film Academy was as quiet as ever, and the trees outside the building swayed gently in the early autumn wind.

Wu Chen and Liu Yifei followed Bao Jingjing upstairs. Students occasionally peeked out from the corridor, curiously watching the group.

After settling things off with Guo Fan, Liu Yifei strongly recommended Bao Jingjing's short story, "Novel, or Guide."
Thirty-three days of heartbreak.

He recognized it immediately because the novel was so eye-catching. Even if he didn't know Bao Jingjing, the names of the two main characters, Huang Xiaoxian and Wang Xiaojian, were very distinctive.

"How is it? How is it?"

Seeing that Wu Chen kept looking down at his phone, Liu Yifei urged him repeatedly.

"Don't rush me!" Wu Chen couldn't help but find it amusing. Just then, Liu Yibing, the head of the Literature Department, came out of his office and was slightly surprised to see this.

"Wu Chen, Yi Fei, what's going on?"

Liu Yifei explained, "Director Liu, my junior colleague Bao Jingjing wrote a short story that I think is quite suitable for adaptation into a screenplay. I was thinking of having her talk to Wu Chen about it, and we were just about to find a quiet classroom."

These words made Liu Yibing's eyes light up.

Damn it, he was just envious of Yu Jianhong from the Management Department, but he never expected that Liu Yifei would actually send him to the Literature Department as a big gift?
It's not uncommon for literature majors to produce screenwriters and directors, but most of them become teachers or graduates, like Xue Xiaolu and Cao Baoping.
Students who are still in school are definitely a rare breed.

"Most classrooms are in session, and it's not appropriate to go outside, so this is the only place I can stay. I was just about to go out."

"Director Liu, isn't that inappropriate?" Liu Yifei hesitated.

“Perfect, why not?” Liu Yibing smiled and ushered them inside. “The worst thing when discussing business is being disturbed, so this is the place.”

After everyone was seated, Liu Yibing clapped his hands with satisfaction as if he had accomplished something great. He then glanced at Bao Jingjing with a look of doubt in his eyes, clearly wanting to ask her which year and class she was in.

Wu Chen noticed this and leaned down to whisper something to Bao Jingjing.

Department heads are usually graduate advisors, and it's impossible for them to remember all the undergraduate students.

Bao Jingjing immediately understood and quickly said:

"Director, my name is Bao Jingjing. Teacher Liu Debin is my main course tutor, and Xue Xiaolu and other tutors are the teaching staff!"

After reciting the list of names, Liu Yibing paused for two seconds, then nodded and smiled, "Okay, I understand."

“By the way, Director Liu, I remember the Literature Department should have some collaborations with publishers, right?” Wu Chen suddenly spoke up.

"Have."

“I think it would be appropriate to publish this short story in advance if it were adapted into a screenplay and made into a movie.” Wu Chen looked up at Bao Jingjing. “Publishing it first can help us build a readership base and also be a plus for the film’s project approval and promotion.”

At this moment, Bao Jingjing's heart trembled slightly, her eyes filled with disbelief and barely suppressed excitement.

I originally thought it was just a matter of luck, but in just half an hour, things not only started to improve, but it even seemed to be just one step away from success.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yibing couldn't help but show a look of joy on his face.

He had originally planned to go and discuss the direction of screenwriting for the new semester with the literature department professors, and now, he has both related topics and project directions.
(End of this chapter)